Fighting Acne

Let's get right into this.

Here's a list of my simple recommendations for what you need to do to keep your skin acne free:




Water Is The Key

You can prevent acne by drinking at least half a gallon (2 liters) of filtered water in a 24 hour period, this will keep you hydrated and flush out toxins which cause acne. This also allows your body to use it's own natural defenses to fight off bacterial invaders. 

When you consistently drink this amount of water, you're fortifying yourself for the next phase in fighting off acne infections.
While you're drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day, don't forget to rinse your face off with water throughout the day.

No soaps, no cleansers just plain old water. Two consecutive rinses one warm and one cool.
Blot dry with a soft and clean cloth or paper towel. Do this after you've thoroughly cleaned you skin to keep it clean and fresh throughout the day.  

Filtered water is even better to use if you have access to it.
By regularly doing this you'll help your skin to purge out contaminants that settle on it daily.

KEY TAKEAWAY:

KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAN.

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What's On Your Plate?


If food is fuel for the body then eating fresh fruits, vegetables and certain lean meats (if you so choose) is like a super-charged fuel booster.

Face it, without a healthy diet, you don't survive anyway.


Did you know that certain fruits and vegetables you consume may also aid you in the fight against acne? I've compiled a list of what I call "favorable foods" for your review.

You're probably familiar with most of these, but you can benefit from them in your fight against acne:

Favorable Foods

Legumes
Spinach
Apricots
Oranges
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Collard Greens
Mangos
Papaya
Salmon
Mackerel
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Avocado
Kale
Blueberries
Raspberries
Lemons
Limes

If you include some or most of these foods in your diet you'll notice your complexion will start clearing up. Additionally, you'll relieve various acne-inducing factors.

KEY TAKEAWAY:

EAT RIGHT TO WIN THE ACNE FIGHT.

Stress


The question is: "Can stress trigger acne?"

Well, depending on what study you look at, there is a connection between stress and acne breakouts.

A lot of experts point to the stress hormone known as cortisol. It has been called the body's built-in alarm system against bodily harm. It's also been called the "fight or flight" hormone because of how it's triggered during high stress conditions.

In addition to it's "fight or flight" functions cortisol can also trigger some negative effects such as unwanted weight gain and acne.

Relaxation methods like meditating, listening to soothing

music or ambient sounds, nature walks, getting adequate sleep, and of course, disconnecting from TV and social media every once in a while can also help.

KEY TAKEAWAY:

RELAXATION REMOVES MOST

AGGRAVATION.

Naturally Beautiful

Cosmetics have changed a lot over the past few generations. When once it was unheard of for a beauty product to not contain some form of artificial and/or chemical additives, now it is considered the exception as opposed to the order of the day. 

Did you know that at one time in history women's cosmetics used to contain lead? Yes, toxic lead.

Consumers have become more aware of the dangers associated with the use of chemical and artificial additives in cosmetic products. As with the snack industry, big name manufacturers have found ways to capitalize on the "organic" or "natural" trend by creating substandard products that have very little to no organic properties in them.

 The purpose? Profit at any cost.

Who pays the ultimate price? The consumer.

How do you (the consumer) protect yourself? Just simply read the label.

A general rule of thumb regarding reading labels: The first listed ingredient is the most prominent in the product. Natural products do not require a PhD in biochemistry to understand their ingredients list.

Many of those chemicals do nothing more than irritate the skin and contribute to acne breakouts. 

Choose cosmetic products that contain real botanical components and natural moisturizers. Use mild cleansers to remove make-up.

Make-up is made to enhance your appearance. Artificial ingredients contained in most mass-produced cosmetics can detract from your appearance with how they can trigger an acne outbreak.

Was that enough tips for you? Hope not, because I've got even more for you in my next article. Stay tuned!

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